Lafayette Co. C-1 School District
School District · Higginsville, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
964
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
964
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Lafayette Co. C-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lafayette Co. C-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lafayette Co. High
Higginsville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lafayette Co. Middle
Higginsville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grandview Elem.
Higginsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#168 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,292
+$765 vs Missouri median
District size
964 students
Larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Lafayette Co. C-1 ranks #168 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Lafayette Co. C-1's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lafayette Co. High (7.4/10), Lafayette Co. Middle (6.8/10), and Grandview Elem. (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lafayette Co. C-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette Co. High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lafayette Co. Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Grandview Elem. | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lafayette Co. C-1
Lafayette Co. C-1 is a Higginsville, Missouri school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 964 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $13,292 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Lafayette Co. C-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lafayette Co. High, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Lafayette Co. C-1 students show an average math proficiency of 36.1% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lafayette Co. C-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lafayette Co. C-1 with test data.
Schools in Lafayette Co. C-1
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Higginsville
- Total Enrollment
- 964
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- District spending per student
- $13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lafayette Co. C-1?
Lafayette Co. C-1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lafayette Co. C-1?
The average composite rating for Lafayette Co. C-1 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lafayette Co. C-1?
Lafayette Co. C-1's district-level spending was $13,292 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lafayette Co. C-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lafayette Co. C-1 is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lafayette Co. C-1?
Lafayette Co. High is the highest-rated school in Lafayette Co. C-1 with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Lafayette Co. C-1?
Across schools in Lafayette Co. C-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lafayette Co. C-1 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Lafayette Co. C-1 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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